You are in charge of classifying inmates at a large urban jail. You encounter a large influx of inmates who all have matching tattoos, wear the same colors, and express loyalty to each other and hostility towards non-members of their group. How do you manage classifying these inmates?

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Separating inmates who show strong signs of gang affiliation or group loyalty is a common practice in corrections to prevent gang-related violence and maintain safety and order within the facility. Integrating them with the general population without assessing the potential risks could lead to conflicts. Waiting to see how they behave could also result in unnecessary risks. Sending them to the state Department of Corrections (DOC) is not a classification decision but a transfer decision that would not directly address the immediate need to manage the group dynamics within the jail.

You Are in Charge of Classifying Inmates at a Large